3. Mario Kart (series)

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One of gaming’s oldest and most iconic series (you haven’t forgotten Rainbow Road, have you?!) is still the most fun racing experience you can have on a console. The controls are simple and the game mechanics maddeningly addictive, while the randomized item drops help to level the playing field between experienced and inexperienced racers. You can still pick up any old version, from the SNES to the N64 to the Gamecube, and have tons of fun battling your friends.